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Work experience opportunities

for graduates 

The Water Graduate Employment Programme

The Water Graduate Employment Programme – or Water GEP – initiated by the Water Research Commission (WRC) matches employers with unemployed graduates looking for internships, learnerships or work experience in the water, sanitation and linked sectors.

What are the programme objectives?

  • To bridge the gap between the unemployed graduates and the world of work.
  • To provide work experience and capacity-building opportunities in the water and sanitation (and linked) sectors.
  • To support the next generation of innovators and leaders in this critical sector.
  • To address the 33% graduate unemployment rate by providing workplace experience so as to improve a graduate’s chance of being employed.
  • To prepare graduates for the world of work.
  • To develop critical skills in the water, sanitation and linked sectors

Success stories

“I am the oldest in a family of five and the first to obtain a degree in my family. This comes with the responsibility to support the family financially. This workplace experience provides me with the opportunity to grow and develop in my profession.”
Ayanda KhinindaPlaced with Calcamite Sanitation and Wastewater
“l have been involved with project planning - conducting site surveys, compiling a bill of quantities, sourcing and acquiring material, project reporting and improving project planning procedures. This has helped me put my academic knowledge to use as well as polish my experience”
Bonolo PhetePlaced at Loo Afrique
“Since this is my first employment after University, this has given me an opportunity to improve my professional conduct. I have also had a chance to learn new skills that will come in handy in the future.”
Thulani MahlanguPlaced with the Water Research Commission
‘‘Graduates are being equipped with tools to successfully enhance their careers. They develop connections with the research fellows and one another and are supported to maintain these after leaving the mentorship”
Mrs HJ van NiekerkUNISA

How do I get involved in the Water Graduate Employment Programme (Water GEP)?

Unemployed graduates who have the drive and ability to contribute to the water, sanitation and related sector(s) can register for the Water GEP.

Host employers from academia, SMMEs and Industry, government and Water Service Institutions are encouraged to take on graduates.

ARE YOU: 
A science and engineering graduate

Science Graduate

Do you have a passion for water and the environment?

Do you want to gain the workplace experience you need to succeed?
Do you see your long-term future in water and sanitation?
Do you want to be called when future opportunities arise?

If yes, click below to register as Graduate.

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ARE YOU: 

A company or institution

Are you keen to mentor train and develop the next generation of water professionals, innovators and thought leaders?

Would you like to contribute to sector sustainability by ensuring that critical skills are passed on to the next generation?
Do you have learnership, internship or employment opportunities that you can offer to graduates?

If yes, click below to register as Host.

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What happens after registration?

The host employer will have access to the database which will include the CV, qualifications, skills and competencies of each graduate.

Graduates could receive calls to interviews for internship, learnership and job opportunities that employers make available.

When funded programmes start, graduate and host details will already be available   

and you will be the first to be called!

This is a national network for young people that opens up potential learning or workplace opportunities within a single network. This can also be accessed through Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SAYouth.mobi/

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